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    Sarah Gledhill

    Sarah Gledhill

    Illustrator, artist

    Lancaster, United Kingdom

    English speaking

    A pencil (or pen) has never been far from my hand, always ready to note an idea fleeting by. By the time I was eight I had started the habit of drawing caricatures of my teachers...Read moreA pencil (or pen) has never been far from my hand, always ready to note an idea fleeting by. By the time I was eight I had started the habit of drawing caricatures of my teachers – a basic concept of self-preservation stopped me from sharing my efforts with them!
    There has always been a call for sketched characters to entertain or educate, to illustrate a point, for posters to advertise events or for individualised messages for greeting cards. Pencils, pens and paint form the base with digital/ graphics programs providing an extra route for alternative finishes depending on the desired effect. I have to admit I often feel that using computers for art is ‘cheating’, however with experience I have come to appreciate it as simply another technique with its own unique effects and advantages. My aim is to preserve the character, the charm and the personality of hand drawn art work and combine it with the efficiency and clarity offered by computerised programs while avoiding the mass produced look.
    Experiences through wildlife rehabilitation, animal welfare and riding have given me that ‘feel’ for how an animal moves and reacts. Being a dotty mother of inquisitive and energetic sons gave me ample opportunity to observe a hectic range of human movement (and the rationalisations) through the ages. That gives the ‘bones’ of each character. All in all my learning has been a lifelong, hands on and observational experience. I want my sketches to retain an element of the life and movement that they portray. Each should be a personality, a character – and fun!
    I have enjoyed a variety of challenges and in being a conduit for people to express their individual ideas. Whether it has been murals on the side of a school wall, creating team logos, a stencil motif or screen designs and printing them onto shirts. Computer graphics tools have increasingly simplified the using of a mix of photos and design – be it for business or greeting cards, of a family’s pets to create a tribute for printing on shirts or bags or using a child’s photo and mixing it with a fantasy drawing to personalise a child’s school bag or shirt. Loads of fun!
    I have now reached a point where I can focus my energies on artwork and illustration and put to use the collective knowledge and experience I have gleaned to date – and always to keep learning more…

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    4 small pictures and a front cover
    • Aliby Ali R.
    • Posted: 11 Oct 2022
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    • 25 Oct 2022 Ali R.
      Ali R.
      London, GB

      I am absolutely over the moon with the work Sarah did for us. Such a talented artist and her communication was second to none. With very little direction, she completely ‘got’ what I was wanting which was just amazing. I am so grateful and thrilled.

    Pencil drawing
    • Adrianby Adrian Q.
    • Posted: 26 Mar 2021
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    • 31 Mar 2021 Adrian Q.
      Adrian Q.
      Newtownards, GB

      Sarah is an excellent illustrator. She grasped the project immediately and from the first draft we on the same page. Excellent communications and a quick turnaround. Highly recommended and many thanks Sarah for a wonderful job! :)

    Two Extra pages to work that you've already done for me.
    • Keithby Keith S.
    • Posted: 25 Jul 2020
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    • 31 Aug 2020 Keith S.
      Keith S.
      Skegness, GB

      Another superb set of illustrations by Sarah.

    Front Cover and Inside Drawing for childrens book
    • Robynby Robyn L.
    • Posted: 18 Feb 2020
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    • 18 Apr 2020 Robyn L.
      Robyn L.
      Harrow, GB

      Sarah was absolutely amazing, I couldn’t have ask for a better person to work with. Went above and beyond with very aspect of my project. Really cannot recommend enough, quick replies, very helpful and friendly. Definitely get in contact with Sarah for your projects.

    Illustration for a children's book
    • Richardby Richard W.
    • Posted: 18 Mar 2019
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    • 31 Jan 2020 Richard W.
      Richard W.
      London, GB

      Thank you so much for your help with is we are all very pleased with the work you have done for us.

    Illustrations for my wife's new business/website
    • Andrewby Andrew M.
    • Posted: 12 Jun 2019
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    • 10 Aug 2019 Andrew M.
      Andrew M.
      Kelso, GB

      What a find, Sarah is. She immediately got on to the same wavelength as us for what we needed. There were no issues with requests for amendments and the final result is perfect. Sarah was very enthusiastic about our project and genuinely wanted to make everything just right. We'll definitely be back when we need more artwork and I'll be recommending Sarah to my own clients whenever they need anything similar. Thanks Sarah :)

    Illustration
    • Duncanby Duncan M.
    • Posted: 11 Apr 2019
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    • 30 Apr 2019 Duncan M.
      Duncan M.
      London, GB

      Thank you Sarah. Delightful work which two little girls give 4 plump thumbs, not forgetting mine = 6 thumbs up!!

    Illustrations for a childrens story using rhyming couplet.
    • Keithby Keith S.
    • Posted: 6 Nov 2018
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    • 12 Dec 2018 Keith S.
      Keith S.
      Skegness, GB

      Sarah is a fantastic illustrator and has been very supportive and helpful throughout the task that she's been given. Her illustrations have brought to life the children's short story I've written. I would definitely recommend her.

    Illustrations for Childrens' Poetry Book
    • Peterby Peter W.
    • Posted: 1 Mar 2018
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    • 08 Aug 2018 Peter W.
      Peter W.
      London, GB

      We commissioned Sarah to illustrate poems in a collection of poems we are putting together for self-publication (Mincing Words by David Whitehead – to be published later this year). Our decision to choose Sarah was based on a few examples of her work on PPH, which show pen and ink drawings not wildly dissimilar in style to Quentin Blake’s illustrations in Roald Dahl’s books; perfect, we thought, for Mincing Words, a collection of whimsical and humorous childrens’ poems. But as Sarah’s drawings began to arrive the commission changed from one to illustrate a limited selection of poems, to half of them and, eventually, all of them. Such was our love of her work. In short, Sarah’s illustrations perfectly capture the fun and joy in the poems and her imagination and wonderful drawings are a delight. Now they are complete, I couldn’t picture the book illustrated in any other way, or by anyone else. I should also say that Sarah has worked tirelessly on this project, amending and revising drafts until we were entirely happy with them. Sarah has provided an excellent service, at a very reasonable price. We recommend her services without reservation.

    Illustrations for book
    • PPH Userby PPH User P.
    • Posted: 15 Jun 2018
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    • 27 Jun 2018 PPH User P.
      PPH User P.
      City of London, GB

      Sarah was amazing to work with. She's a fantastic illustrator and really talented. Highly recommended.

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